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HyperX SoloCast

Works on Windows, Mac and PS5 over USB, with a mute control on the mic.

Direct USBA small, cheap USB mic HyperX lists for PC, Mac and PS5, with tap-to-mute

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Maker price $83.32 at HyperX ↗ · checked Nov 2, 2026

Platform connections

“Works” means the maker lists that platform for the connection shown; “Maker doesn't say” means it doesn't mention it either way. On a headset, it also depends on the edition you pick.

HyperX SoloCast: how it connects and what you can adjust

How it connects

  1. HyperX SoloCast
  2. USB data cable
  3. PC or console
  4. Chat input
Connections
USB-C
Mute
Tap-to-mute sensor with status light
Hear yourself
No

Choose it if…

  • You want a direct USB computer input without a separate audio interface.
  • You are happy to check your voice with your chat app’s mic test instead of hearing yourself continuously in headphones.
  • You can match your stand or arm to Built-in adapter for 3/8-inch and 5/8-inch threads.

Before choosing this model

  • No headphone jack, so you cannot hear yourself through the mic; use your chat app's mic test.
  • No gain knob: set the level in your computer, console or NGENUITY.
  • A USB plug doesn't mean it works on a console: check which platforms its maker lists on this page.
  • Check the stand, thread and desk position before ordering a mount. Include attached shock mounts and adapters in the total weight. Arms rated for this mic →
  • Use the cable in the box; you only need an adapter if your computer lacks that port.

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Controls and specifications

Windows PC · macOS · PlayStation 5 · PlayStation 4. Software: HyperX NGENUITY (level and firmware).

Connections, controls and fit
Connections USB-C
Microphone mute Tap-to-mute sensor with status light
Monitoring No
Chat controls hardware mute
Mounts Built-in adapter for 3/8-inch and 5/8-inch threads
Dimensions 7.8 x 9.7 x 17.4 cm
In the box and parts
Included parts SoloCast microphone with stand · USB-C to USB-A cable · Quick start guide
Additional parts Depends on how you connect it and the headphones you use.
Manufacturer specifications for HyperX SoloCast.
Microphone type 14 mm electret condenser
Pickup pattern Cardioid
Connections USB-C
USB protocol USB 2.0 (full speed)
Bit depth 24-bit, 16-bit
Sample rates 96 kHz · 48 kHz · 44.1 kHz · 32 kHz · 16 kHz · 8 kHz
Sensitivity -6 dB (1 V/Pa at 1 kHz)
Weight 261 g
Dimensions 7.8 x 9.7 x 17.4 cm (W x D x H)
Operating systems PC · PS5 · PS4 · Mac
Mounting threads 3/8-inch and 5/8-inch thread adapter
In the box Gaming microphone · USB cable · Quick start guide

Questions about the HyperX SoloCast

Does the HyperX SoloCast need an audio interface?

No. It is a USB mic: one cable to the computer, no interface or mixer.

Can I hear myself through the HyperX SoloCast?

Not through the mic: it has no headphone output. Use your chat app's mic test, or Windows' Listen to this device (with a short delay).

Does the HyperX SoloCast work on PS5?

Yes, HyperX documents it. Pick it in the console's microphone settings and check the level before joining a party.

Will the HyperX SoloCast fit a boom arm?

Its mount: Built-in adapter for 3/8-inch and 5/8-inch threads. It weighs about 261 g as its maker lists it; add a shock mount if you use one and compare with the arm's limit.

Set it up for game chat.

  1. Connect the parts shown in the diagram. If you use XLR, connect the microphone to the interface before selecting it in your app.

  2. Choose the intended input in the operating system. Run the Discord input check or use your console’s microphone test.

  3. Check speaking level and mute with headphones on. Change only one gain, sensitivity or suppression control between tests.

References